Sirach 36:17

17 Have mercy, Lord, on the people who have been called by your name; on Israel, whom you made like an oldest child.

Sirach 36:17 In-Context

16 and give them their inheritance, as you did at the beginning.

17 Have mercy, Lord, on the people who have been called by your name; on Israel, whom you made like an oldest child.

18 Take pity on the city where your sanctuary is; on Jerusalem, the place where you live.

19 Fill Zion with the celebration of your mighty deeds, and fill your temple with your glory.